Abstract

Abstract : The United States Marine Corps training and education programs for field grade officers focuses on the operational level of war. Since the nucleus of training is on the operational level of war, it follows that the Corps expects to require its field grade officers to perform missions at the operational level. If these officers are expected to perform at some other level, then the training which they receive is not an efficient use of manpower and money. In this study, the missions which the Corps is most likely to face are discussed, and historical examples of each are analyzed to determine where, or if, Marine Corps field grade officers function at the operational level. This analysis points out a disconnect between the number of officers trained, and the number of officers required at the operational level of war. Recommendations are offered to correct the discrepancy, and to assist in making the best use of training hours and money.

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